Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this episode, Alex tackles a challenging late spring splitboarding tour as winter clings stubbornly to the high country. Despite a disappointing snow season, Alex and his dog Echo navigate tricky snowpack conditions, frozen roller balls, and cliffed-out terrain while exploring a long-awaited line. From whiteouts to crystal-clear views, this journey captures the realities and thrills of splitboarding in unpredictable spring weather. Join Alex for a mix of adventure, backcountry exploration, and stunning mountain riding.
The longest running splitboarding playlist by a single channel on Youtube here,
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0:00 - Dry land intro
1:37 - Transition to climb on snow
2:35 - Avalanche conditions
3:05 - Made a mistake
4:36 - Begin the real climb
5:35 - Top of the run
7:06 - Ride down
9:15 - At the bottom
Splitboard Gear used in these videos
Bindings- Spark Arc - amzn.to/3ETQUSW
Boots - Nitro Incline TLS - amzn.to/43fPMlT
Skins - G3 Climbing Skins - amzn.to/3GCnt8F
Trekking Poles - Trailbuddy trekking poles - amzn.to/4jHgYQr
Gloves - Outdoor Research Aksel Work Gloves - amzn.to/4jHgYQr
Crampons - CAMP stalker universal crampons - amzn.to/4m2VCyo
Beacon - Backcountry Access Tracker beacon - amzn.to/4k2s0iP
Probe - Backcountry Access Stealth 270 Avalanche Probe - amzn.to/3EVgJSG
Shovel - Backcountry Access Bomber B1 Shovel - amzn.to/3EVgJSG
Saw - Forester Hand Saw - amzn.to/44UCuMS
Inlinometer - Sun Company Avagage - amzn.to/438dob1
Camera Gear used in these videos
Sony a7iii - amzn.to/4k0Lg0l
Sony 24-240mm lens - amzn.to/4jAw8XE
Rode videomicro - amzn.to/4jy7VBp
K&F circular polarizer 72mm - amzn.to/3GvCMQa
Gobe Variable ND - amzn.to/3Gt3Rnn
Ruggard 12 Card case - amzn.to/3GvOpXw
Gopro Max - amzn.to/44LUskA
Tripod - SCHONFELD SCH-KF6615T legs - binocularsnscopes.com/Schonfeld-Lightweight-Compact-Carbon-Fiber-Tripod-p/sch-kf6615t.htm
Tripod Head - Ulanzi U-80L - amzn.to/3SaDAfY
DJI Mavic Air - amzn.to/4iPp8VO
Camera carrying pouch - Overboard SLR bag 7 liters - amzn.to/4cUBGtj
Wired lav mic - Sardonic SR-XLM1 lavalier mic
Battery bank - 20,000 mah Anker powercore - amzn.to/4cUDaDV
Camera Backpack and Splitboard pack - Shimoda Explore 30 amzn.to/4jBBz8J
Disclosure: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. This means we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.
#Splitboarding #BackcountrySnowboarding #SpringSnow #MountainAdventure #Snowboarding #Splitboard #OutdoorLife #WinterToSpring #BackcountryExploration #EchoTheDog
In this episode, Alex tackles a challenging late spring splitboarding tour as winter clings stubbornly to the high country. Despite a disappointing snow season, Alex and his dog Echo navigate tricky snowpack conditions, frozen roller balls, and cliffed-out terrain while exploring a long-awaited line. From whiteouts to crystal-clear views, this journey captures the realities and thrills of splitboarding in unpredictable spring weather. Join Alex for a mix of adventure, backcountry exploration, and stunning mountain riding.
The longest running splitboarding playlist by a single channel on Youtube here,
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLP0J-UsoJ3NwTl-2Aq0VhBj-1ZzUT0an
Don't forget to subscribe to Wilderness Mindset if you want to keep up with the series! 🏔️❄️🗻⛷️🎥✨👣🔔
We have partnered with Epic Water Filters. They create filters of all kinds from at home use, to incorporating a filter into a Nalgene water bottle. They can filter out harmful chemicals in tap water and make water in the wild safe to drink.
Get 15% off your first order when you enter the code "WildernessMindset15" upon ordering.
epicwaterfilters.com
0:00 - Dry land intro
1:37 - Transition to climb on snow
2:35 - Avalanche conditions
3:05 - Made a mistake
4:36 - Begin the real climb
5:35 - Top of the run
7:06 - Ride down
9:15 - At the bottom
Splitboard Gear used in these videos
Bindings- Spark Arc - amzn.to/3ETQUSW
Boots - Nitro Incline TLS - amzn.to/43fPMlT
Skins - G3 Climbing Skins - amzn.to/3GCnt8F
Trekking Poles - Trailbuddy trekking poles - amzn.to/4jHgYQr
Gloves - Outdoor Research Aksel Work Gloves - amzn.to/4jHgYQr
Crampons - CAMP stalker universal crampons - amzn.to/4m2VCyo
Beacon - Backcountry Access Tracker beacon - amzn.to/4k2s0iP
Probe - Backcountry Access Stealth 270 Avalanche Probe - amzn.to/3EVgJSG
Shovel - Backcountry Access Bomber B1 Shovel - amzn.to/3EVgJSG
Saw - Forester Hand Saw - amzn.to/44UCuMS
Inlinometer - Sun Company Avagage - amzn.to/438dob1
Camera Gear used in these videos
Sony a7iii - amzn.to/4k0Lg0l
Sony 24-240mm lens - amzn.to/4jAw8XE
Rode videomicro - amzn.to/4jy7VBp
K&F circular polarizer 72mm - amzn.to/3GvCMQa
Gobe Variable ND - amzn.to/3Gt3Rnn
Ruggard 12 Card case - amzn.to/3GvOpXw
Gopro Max - amzn.to/44LUskA
Tripod - SCHONFELD SCH-KF6615T legs - binocularsnscopes.com/Schonfeld-Lightweight-Compact-Carbon-Fiber-Tripod-p/sch-kf6615t.htm
Tripod Head - Ulanzi U-80L - amzn.to/3SaDAfY
DJI Mavic Air - amzn.to/4iPp8VO
Camera carrying pouch - Overboard SLR bag 7 liters - amzn.to/4cUBGtj
Wired lav mic - Sardonic SR-XLM1 lavalier mic
Battery bank - 20,000 mah Anker powercore - amzn.to/4cUDaDV
Camera Backpack and Splitboard pack - Shimoda Explore 30 amzn.to/4jBBz8J
Disclosure: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. This means we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.
#Splitboarding #BackcountrySnowboarding #SpringSnow #MountainAdventure #Snowboarding #Splitboard #OutdoorLife #WinterToSpring #BackcountryExploration #EchoTheDog
